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JCBrenkenridge: "And after Lincoln and the Federal Government declared war on them."

The only formal declaration of war came from the Confederacy, on May 6, 1861.
The Union never formally declared war because, like the Brits in 1775, they considered it a "rebellion" or "insurrection", etc., which do not get formal declarations of war.

But Congress was always careful to eventually approve and authorize everything Lincoln did as Commander in Chief -- raising forces, directing strategy, etc.

So, if you go back to post #279, you'll find my time-line of significant events leading to war, and the first Confederate battle death on June 10, 1861.
The key point it makes is: every step of the way, from peace in 1860 to war in 1861, Secessionists / Confederacy led while the Union slowly, ineffectively followed.
The Confederacy wanted, provoked, started and declared war.
The Union simply responded as it Constitutionally should have.

JCBreckenridge: "If you believe the Federal Government can unilaterally declare war against a state that it doesn’t like then we are going to see the same from Obama."

There, you see, that's precisely why I say our O-man is the political love-child of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, not Abraham Lincoln.
In 1861 Lincoln never:

Broke laws in order to defeat the Constitution, but Davis did.
Threatened and assaulted Federal officers, but Davis did.
Seized dozens of major Federal properties, but Davis did.
Launched a military assault on a Federal fort housing US Army troops, but Davis did.
Formally declared war on the United States, but Davis did.
Launched a naval campaign against the United States shipping, but Davis did.
Sent military forces to invade and pillage non-Confederate states and territories, but Davis did.

So you guys have all backwards: Obama is not the new Lincoln, he's the new Davis.

;-)